View Full Version : Requesting notification of blooming of C. reginae in Vermont/NH/Mass


jo7hs2
June 6th, 2008, 10:58 AM
Hey folks,

I'm planning to visit some C. reginae in Vermont in the coming weeks. The best guess on the bloom timing is mid-late June for this site, with photos from around June 20-22 in previous years. I have a four hour drive to the site, and a four hour drive back from near Goshen, NY, so I'm not keen on driving out their only to miss the bloom.

Even though I know there will be variations in timing based on geography, care, and local climate, can folks in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts give me some warning that their C. reginae are blooming (wild or outdoor cultivated), to keep me from going early? I'd also be interested in knowing when they typically bloom, but I'm really interesting in knowing when some are actually blooming, because I'm really concerned about jumping the gun, or worse, waiting too long. The C. acaule I saw in PA was about a week early this year, and I almost missed it.

orchidlover
June 6th, 2008, 01:15 PM
That must be so exciting to go Cyp hunting!:hyper: Post pictures for us.

CharlieEcho
June 6th, 2008, 07:07 PM
Josh I live in mid Northern Maine and while the plants are growing well on my property they shows NO signs of blooming yet. The heavy snow fall this year (which finally melted here in mid May) may be the cause. Good luck I'll try to remember to let you know about the spikes....Bob

likespaphs
June 8th, 2008, 07:00 PM
i just pollinated some Cyp acaule around the Sebago Lake area in Maine today...

RoyalOrchids
June 12th, 2008, 05:12 PM
I have a friend in ME and her wild Cyps have started blooming.

jo7hs2
June 12th, 2008, 08:21 PM
RoyalOrchids,

Are they C. reginae?

jo7hs2
June 16th, 2008, 11:14 AM
Well, I just got notification that the Showy Ladyslippers I'm interested in are in full bloom, so I'll be taking the drive up to the site tomorrow morning, to catch them in their prime. I will be sure to share some pictures.

RoyalOrchids
June 17th, 2008, 05:31 PM
RoyalOrchids,

Are they C. reginae?

Just saw this post. I guess you got your notification. Looking forward to the pics! Good luck! :fcrossed:

Slipperguy
June 17th, 2008, 11:47 PM
Good luck with the cyp hunt...post pics here.

jo7hs2
June 19th, 2008, 05:41 PM
I took over 400 photographs... They were amazing, and WAY taller than I expected. I caught the early edge of the bloom, so they will be insane by the weekend.

Paphi
June 19th, 2008, 06:06 PM
so much beauty:heart::heart::heart:

Paul B
June 19th, 2008, 06:07 PM
Wow beautiful cyps and pix!!!

orchidlover
June 19th, 2008, 06:14 PM
Hi Joshua, those Cyps are gorgeous and your pictures are so beautiful! Thank you for sharing them with us!

Paphraguy
June 19th, 2008, 06:36 PM
Great find! :thumbsup: Excellent photography! Thanks for posting!

Justin
June 19th, 2008, 06:43 PM
very nice thanks!

Paphy57
June 19th, 2008, 08:26 PM
WOW! Amazing Cyps!

Slipperguy
June 19th, 2008, 11:13 PM
Wow...awesome cyp blooms...fantastic pics!:cool:thnx.